Detect wheat and gluten sensitivities & allergies, celiac disease, leaky gut, and gluten-related autoimmunity

This is an at-home finger prick test, no blood draw required

Wheat Zoomer Gluten Sensitivity Testing

This price includes

  • One Wheat Zoomer Test

  • Virtual, 45-minute analysis appointment to review test results

  • Tailored dietary recommendations based on your specific test results

  • Comprehensive analysis report

Does not include

  • Initial intake evaluation or health history intake

  • Access to the ‘Align’ online portal

  • Microbiome testing, gut healing protocols, or other functional labs

  • Email or messaging access

$510

What is gluten?

Gluten is a protein that is naturally found in certain grains that holds food together and makes it nice and stretchy. If you take the gluten out of things like bread or pizza crust, it would crumble easily.

Humans have been consuming gluten for centuries. There are many health benefits to gluten, providing us with protein, soluble fiber, and nutrients. When we eat gluten-containing foods, our bodies use digestive enzymes to break down the proteins (such as gliadin and glutenin). However, gluten proteins are highly-resistant to these enzymes and our bodies sometimes have a hard time completely breaking it down. This undigested gluten then moves into the small intestines. Most people can handle this undigested gluten without issues, but in some, it can cause unpleasant symptoms, damage the intestinal lining, or trigger an autoimmune response (Celiac disease).

Gluten in itself is not bad, especially gluten found in whole grains (whole grains contain all three parts of the grain; bran, endosperm, and germ) — but in recent years, there has been a significant increase in the amount of people who experience issues with gluten consumption. This trend is mainly due to a massive change in the way gluten-containing grains are being processed. Grains like wheat are often stripped down to the endosperm, which are the starchy carbohydrate layer of the grain, to create processed foods like chips, crackers, and even bread. These foods contain fillers like white rice flour or starches in place of whole grains, which cause weight gain, blood sugar dysregulation, and damage to the gut lining. The result is refined foods that are quicker and cheaper to make, but in turn now have very limited nutritional benefits.

What are symptoms of wheat or gluten sensitivities?

  • Stress

  • Fatigue

  • Fluctuating weight

  • Stubborn weight gain

  • Obesity

  • Dyslipidemia

  • Abnormal cholesterol production

  • High blood pressure

  • Hypertension

  • Digestive abnormalities: diarrhea, constipation, excessive bloating

  • Skin problems

  • Joint pain

  • Weakened immune system

  • Headaches

  • Hair loss

  • Poor sleep

  • Irritability

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Lack of concentration

  • Brain fog

What does the Wheat Zoomer test for?

  • Celiac disease

  • Non-celiac gluten sensitivity

  • Non-gluten wheat sensitivity

  • Gluten-induced autoimmunity

  • Evaluation of intestinal barrier permeability

  • Wheat germ sensitivity (lectin)

Definitions

Celiac disease: an autoimmune disorder that affects 1-4% of the world’s population where the ingestion of gluten damages the small intestine

Non-celiac gluten sensitivity: you test negative for celiac disease, but your immune system has a delayed reaction to gluten

Non-gluten wheat sensitivity: your immune system has a delayed reaction to wheat but not to gluten

Wheat allergy: your immune system has an immediate immune reaction to wheat via IgE antibodies

Consider ordering this test if you experience…

  • Diarrhea, constipation, abdominal cramping, nausea

  • Discomfort after eating

  • Headaches or migraines

  • Suspect gluten or wheat sensitivity

  • Suspect “leaky gut”

  • Neurological symptoms: memory loss, balance problems, numbness, tingling, anxiety

  • Skin rashes like eczema

  • Joint pain

  • Diagnosis of autoimmune conditions

  • Low Vitamin D

  • Multiple food sensitivities

  • Excessive fatigue after meals

  • Chronic inflammation

Why is this test important?

  • 1 out of 7 people living in America are sensitive to wheat

  • Wheat sensitivity contributes to leaky gut, autoimmune diseases (Celiac), and neurological symptoms

  • Wheat can damage the gut lining, leading to chronic inflammation and exacerbation of diseases such as heart disease, cancer, arthritis, Chron’s disease, ulcerative colitis, etc.

Can I order this test if I am currently gluten-free?

Yes, the Wheat Zoomer can be used by patients already adhering to a gluten-free diet.

This test can show the patient how compliant they are with a gluten-free diet and if they are regularly coming into contact with any accidental exposures. Accidental exposures to gluten can elevate antibodies anywhere from 2-6 months.

How are wheat and gluten connected to leaky gut?

The wheat protein, gliadin, triggers the overproduction of zonulin, which loosens tight junctions between cells in the gut lining. This process creates increased intestinal permeability (“leaky gut”). When the gut lining is “leaky,” larger peptides in foods can travel out into circulation where they don’t belong. The immune system recognizes these peptides as foreign and creates antibodies against them, triggering IgG-mediated food sensitivities. In short, gluten or wheat sensitivities can trigger other food sensitivities.

Is there gluten in wheat?

All wheat contains gluten, however; not all whole grains contain gluten. Those who are sensitive to gluten would also benefit from a wheat-free diet.

Those who are gluten-intolerant can eat whole grains that do not contain gluten such as amaranth, buckwheat, millet, quinoa, teff, and rice. It is important to note that you may also have sensitivities to non-gluten containing whole grains. This is why it is important to test for these sensitivities.

A note on oats - oats are naturally gluten-free, but they are frequently contaminated with wheat (which contains gluten), during growing or processing. There are several companies that offer uncontaminated oats such as Bob’s Red Mill, Cream Hill Estates, GF Harvest, Montana Gluten Free, and Avena Foods.

Functional Lab Testing FAQs

  • The one-time fee includes both the functional lab test and the analysis appointment. We do not upcharge for functional lab tests, so you will be receiving the test at the provider-rate.

  • Supplements are not included in this price. Your provider may recommend supplements to you based on the results of your test and those can be purchased through our Fullscript link for 15% off.

  • Please reach out via the Contact form or schedule a Clarity Call.